A tall bronze figure of a warrior


Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 1900sComprising a commander, standing and facing ahead, clutching in his right hand a saihai (tasselled battle-signalling baton) and an elaborate staff (detachable) mounted with the crest of roppon-Genjiguruma (oxcart wheel with six spokes) at the top and a wheel symbol beneath, a tanto tucked into his waist at the front and a tachi suspended from his left hip, dressed in richly brocaded garments and wearing full armour, affixed to a rectangular plain wood stand; unsigned. The figure: 31.5cm (12 3/8in) high; total height: 51.5cm (20 1/8in) including stand. (2).